University of Strathclyde has become the latest Scottish institution to launch its own oil and gas initiative.
The Strathclyde Oil and Gas Institute will build on the university’s work with energy companies to address key challenges in the sector, with particular focus on oil and gas asset integrity.
The companies will have access to the university’s facilities; academic expertise from across engineering, science, business and humanities and social sciences faculties; sponsored research programmes; consortium partnerships and consultancy services.
The Institute will be based in the University’s £89million Technology and Innovation Centre, due for completion later this year.
“The Strathclyde Oil & Gas Institute represents an important step forward for the University’s contribution to the sector,” said Professor Sir Jim McDonald, principal of the university.
“It will respond directly to industry needs, and will help to address key business drivers including continuously improving safety and environmental performance, reducing costs, and increasing production efficiency.
“The oil and gas sector is recognised globally for its impressive levels of expertise and the high-calibre of its people. The new Institute will work in partnership with industry to further support innovation and deliver economic impact.”